Benchmade · Updated August 2026
Benchmade Griptilian 551: price & specs
Benchmade Griptilian 551. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: benchmade.com verified verify in ledger
The Benchmade Griptilian 551 is listed at $175 on benchmade.com as of 2026-08-13, #12 cheapest of 14 pocket knives (median $121); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$175Rose from the price on record when we began tracking (2026-08-13). A dated chart builds here as the price moves over the coming days.
Is the Benchmade Griptilian 551 a good buy?
At $175, the Benchmade Griptilian 551 is #10 cheapest of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105. On the spec sheet, its blade length of 3.45 in is above the median of the 14, its closed length of 4.62 in is above the median of the 14, and its weight of 4.17 oz is above the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $175 — current on record (was $149.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Released | — |
| Blade length (in) | 3.45 |
| Blade steel | CPM-S30V |
| Lock type | AXIS lock |
| Opening mechanism | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening |
| Blade shape grind | drop point, flat grind |
| Handle material | Noryl GTX (glass-filled nylon) |
| Closed length (in) | 4.62 |
| Weight (oz) | 4.17 |
Source: benchmade.com (verified 2026-08-11). URL confirmed live on benchmade.com, but direct fetch returned only site navigation, not the spec table. Blade length (3.45 in.), closed length (4.62 in.), and weight (4.17 oz) confirmed via TacticalGear.com and OutdoorGearLab spec listings reproducing Benchmade's own published 551 spec card. CPM-S30V is Benchmade's current standard steel for this SKU (154CM used on older/other 551 variants). AXIS lock is standard across all Griptilian configurations.
Is the Benchmade Griptilian 551 worth it vs cheaper pocket knives?
Benchmade Griptilian 551 against its closest cheaper and pricier pocket knives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Blade length (in) | Blade steel | Lock type | Opening mechanism | Blade shape grind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmade Griptilian 551 this | $175 | 3.45 | CPM-S30V | AXIS lock | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening | drop point, flat grind |
| Cold Steel Recon 1 | $169.99 | 4 | CPM S35VN | Tri-Ad lock | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening | clip point, flat grind, DLC coated |
| Benchmade Bugout 535 | $200 | 3.24 | CPM-S30V | AXIS lock | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening | drop point, flat grind |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Benchmade Griptilian 551 cost?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551 has a US price of $175, as of 2026-08-13.
How does the Benchmade Griptilian 551 compare on price?
At $175, the Benchmade Griptilian 551 is #10 cheapest of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105.
Has the Benchmade Griptilian 551's price changed?
No — the Benchmade Griptilian 551 has held at $175 since 2026-08-13.
What is the lowest price the Benchmade Griptilian 551 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Benchmade Griptilian 551 is $175 on 2026-08-13.
Is now a good time to buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551 is currently $175; the lowest we have recorded is $175 (2026-08-13). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Benchmade Griptilian 551's key specs?
Benchmade Griptilian 551 (Benchmade): blade length in 3.45, blade steel CPM-S30V, lock type AXIS lock, opening mechanism dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening, blade shape grind drop point, flat grind. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.
Price of record: $175 at benchmade.com, 2026-08-13. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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